10.28.2016

So much Rain lately


3 times the average rainfall this month!


when the wet earth is warmer than the air
mist rises


in the rainy seasons
mushrooms push up through pine needle soil


rain a perfect environment for lichens and moss to thrive


in the high mountains
rain becomes snow
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10.20.2016

Enjoying Autumn


as the sun began to set last night
a parting in the clouds
and sunlight kissed the top of the mountain


I have been studying our forest mushrooms
and tossed some old ones into my bushes
this young deer found them delightful


the other day I walked among golden giants
 

spied treasures on the forest floor


hiked along a creek
seemed we were in a fairytale
full of lichen, moss and fungi

through an opening in the trees
we saw winter kissing autumn


perhaps one of the tiniest mushrooms i have ever seen
strong enough to hold a raindrop


a week or more ago
autumn snow cloaked our world
for a few hours

now we are back to rain
and 
golden forests galore


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10.14.2016

Autumn Reflections


along the lake
picture perfect day


golden trees
shimmering


Do you see that line across the mountains?
It is: Going to the Sun Road
Incredible views from that road! 
Being on the edge of a mountain, nature takes back parts or the road each year, so it is usually being worked on. 


clouds mingling with peaks 


sunlight showing off the colors


the warmth of the shoreline


morning light on a forest mushroom


sunset at the river
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Autumn is a beautiful time
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10.07.2016

Last Week, Autumn


shades of blue
under the gaze of sunlight


golds
under a soft sky of blues and clouds
 

Turn to look another direction
water wandering through Autumn


teepees
a place one could stay


land
and more
that touches ones heart
inspiring true breathing

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autumn camping
invigorating

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10.01.2016

Gorgeous Autumn



gorgeous autumn weather beckoned
come camp in me

trails enticed to be walked on


the colors were thrilling
literally


leaves illumined
offered sunlight
with gentle brilliance


paths as sacred trails
to take one deeply into the land


sweet clouds appeared around mountain tops
like breath


the sort of 
weather
color
and 
walk
one dreams of in autumn

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I feel so thankful to have been there

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